Top 10 expressions in a restaurant

Published: 9th October, 2009

When dining in a Spanish-speaking restaurant, it's helpful to know some common expressions to interact with the staff and navigate the experience smoothly. Here are ten expressions in Spanish that you might use in a restaurant:

¿Hay una mesa libre? - Is there a free table?
¿Nos trae el menú, por favor? - Could you bring us the menu, please?
¿Qué recomienda? - What do you recommend?
Quisiera hacer una reserva para dos personas. - I would like to make a reservation for two people.
¿Qué plato del día hay hoy? - What is the dish of the day today?
¿Nos trae la cuenta, por favor? - Could you bring us the bill, please?
¿Puede recomendarme un vino de la región? - Can you recommend a local wine?
¿Hay opciones vegetarianas/veganas? - Are there vegetarian/vegan options?
¿Cómo está cocinado este plato? - How is this dish cooked?
¿Nos trae más pan/agua, por favor? - Could you bring us more bread/water, please?

These expressions will help you communicate effectively with the staff and make the most of your dining experience in a Spanish-speaking restaurant.